PENGUIN The Wrecker: Isaac Bell #2

The second book in the Isaac Bell proves that good things come to those who wait. What we liked in the first Isaac Bell series are in this book plus more. Isaac Bell is self-confident without being arrogant, intelligent and methodically. He isn't afraid to face a foe in a gunfight or to admit that he is in love with a beautiful woman even when a spectacular beautiful young woman who happens to be the daughter of the rich client is making a play for him. I give the authors credit on how they had their character handle the situation. Bell was able to diffuse the situation quickly and firmly without being hurtful. No insulting their own character by letting him fall into the women's trap. The character is far too intelligent not to recognize what was happening. When faced with a man who has caused large financial losses as well as a number of deaths, he gathers around him an army of investigators. Accountants, lawyers, experts in their field all needed to bring the villain to ground. All without letting his ego get in the way. Secondary characters are interesting, intelligent and realistic. No inept sidekick thrown in to add what some authors consider humor. Scenes are well thought out and there is a plenty of action that flows easily from one scene to the next. Technical and historical material and details are skillfully handled. You learn without having the material shoved down your throat or bogging down the flow of the story. The book seamlessly blends fiction and real events into a fantastic action story. One little comment concerning other reviews, they refer to the writing style as being stilted. I personally had no problems with the writing style. Since the story takes in the early 1900's, a more modern style would have been inappropriate. My thanks go out to both Clive Cussler and Justin Scott for a terrific read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Scott Brick what can I say; when you have the best reader narrating your book, it's only better. Lastly, for all of us who have ties to Jersey City, NJ we thank you.

Excellent read but was not as advertised. Previously read since many pages have been folded over, where reader stopped, also has water damages to the last quarter of the book. Definitely NOT a new book I believe. Otherwise it is an excellent Clive Cussler book.

Déjà lu deux Cussler avant donc j'ai pris celui là pour boucher un trou dans les éditions de mes favoris. Wo purée ! Une semaine pour 100 pages et je l'ai posé : alambiqué. Et il faut avoir le vocabulaire concernant les trains et voies ferrées montrés sur la jaquette ! Deuxième trou je m'y remets = dur dur. Pour l'intrigue, avec le rythme de l'écriture, je me suis souvent retrouvée avec l'impression de lire un script de dessin animé comique voire un film saccadé de Chaplin. Il ya des cours sur les explosifs et la "grande" banque mais je n'ai pas consulté quant à leur véracité. Suis soulagée de l'avoir fini et vais relire mes favoris en attendant leurs suites et devinez qui je n'achèterai plus ?

I have read every Clive Cussler book published, his collaborations with different co-authors have produced a number of top class characters and associated stories. This second in the series of "Issac Bell" novels is one of the best that I believe Cussler has written, a veritable page turner if there ever was one. The first in the series "The Chase" was an excellent read also and I have placed the next one in the series on Pre-order. Cussler is a prolific writer, sometimes hard to keep up with his output but well worth the effort in doing so. If you haven't read him don't expect a deep meaningful story with deep complex characters just a well structured, well researched rapid moving and exciting novel. Try it!

Ein Geschenk für Fans von Clive Cussler! Das scheint süchtig zu machen, denn jedes Buch wird mit einer großen Freude entgegengenommen und danach verschlungen. Da ist kein Ranking mehr möglich! Scheinen alle sehr gut zu sein! Die Freude war enorm groß!